$269,900
SOLD APR 16, 2024

20 W Forest Dr Covington, GA 30016

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,144 Sq Ft
0.61 Acres

Recently Sold

$236 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

177 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Great Room
  • Country Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2024

Split level near shopping at Ga 20 and Hwy 212. Rocking chair front porch, great room with vaulted ceilings and fireplace. Oversized country kitchen. Three bedrooms, two full baths. Double garage. Rear deck. Level yard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charles Staples

Lee Staples Realty, Inc. License #11274

Last Buyer's Agent

Bob Smith

Lee Staples Realty, Inc. License #424523

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,096

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 0.61 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Parking

  • Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Oak Hill Elementary School
  • Veterans Memorial Middle School
  • Alcovy High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Forest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 65

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,096

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • District: 10TH
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Financing Type: VA
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Lot Size Acres: .61
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Oven/Range (Combo)
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement: None
  • Interior Amenities: Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pulldown Attic Stairs
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Factory Built, Gas Starter
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Laminate
  • Kitchen Features: Country Kitchen

Beds/Baths

  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Kitchen Level

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Attic Fan
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Central, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, In Kitchen
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Street Lights

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Oak Hill
  • High School: Alcovy
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Veterans Memorial
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Elementary School: Oak Hill
  • Middle School: Veterans Memorial
  • High School: Alcovy

Lot Info

  • Land Lot: 50&51
  • Lot: 65
  • Deed Book: 1739
  • Deed Page: 407
  • Plat Book: 22
  • Plat Page: 146

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2095.84

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2023
Closed on
Apr 16, 2024
Sold by
Allen Nathaniel
Bought by
Allen Ethel and Allen Nathaniel
Seller's Agent
Charles Staples
Lee Staples Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Bob Smith
Lee Staples Realty, Inc.
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$269,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-10%
Total Days on Market
177
Views
3546
Current Estimated Value
$271,340

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,440
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.48%
Original Mortgage
$269,900
Outstanding Balance
$267,089
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$4,251

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2006
Sold by
Iglesias Julio
Bought by
Matos Kenia and Matos Urbano

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,562
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2004
Sold by
Dzyuba Michael and Dzyuba Alice
Bought by
Humber Darryl R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,400
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 1995
Sold by
Kenimer William K Shari E
Bought by
Dzyuba Michael

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $269,900 --
Deed $168,000 --
Deed $113,000 --
Deed $79,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $269,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $139,562 FHA
Previous Owner $90,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $57,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $0 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/16/2024 04/16/24 Sold $269,900 0.0% $236 / Sq Ft
02/23/2024 02/23/24 Pending -- -- --
11/27/2023 11/27/23 Price Changed $269,900 -1.9% $236 / Sq Ft
10/16/2023 10/16/23 Price Changed $275,000 -5.1% $240 / Sq Ft
10/04/2023 10/04/23 Price Changed $289,900 -3.3% $253 / Sq Ft
08/30/2023 08/30/23 For Sale $299,900 +297.2% $262 / Sq Ft
11/05/2012 11/05/12 Sold $75,500 0.0% $66 / Sq Ft
10/06/2012 10/06/12 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2012 04/14/12 For Sale $75,500 -- $66 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,786 $110,000 $15,200 $94,800
2023 $2,374 $87,480 $7,400 $80,080
2022 $2,096 $77,240 $7,400 $69,840
2021 $1,623 $53,520 $7,400 $46,120
2020 $1,402 $41,720 $7,400 $34,320
2019 $1,374 $40,280 $7,400 $32,880
2018 $1,209 $35,200 $7,400 $27,800
2017 $1,141 $33,240 $5,200 $28,040
2016 $1,100 $32,040 $4,000 $28,040
2015 $1,048 $30,520 $4,000 $26,520
2014 $1,044 $30,520 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Charles Staples

Lee Staples Realty, Inc.

(770) 483-7779

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"The friendship and loyalty of those we have served are company treasures. That's how we built our reputation... and that's how we intend to maintain it. "

Charles Staples is the Owner/Broker of Lee Staples Realty, Inc. The company was founded by his father, Lee Staples in 1968. When his father passed away in 1987, Charles purchased the business from the family and kept the same company name. The Company was founded in Conyers, Georgia and serves the East Metro Area inclusive of Dekalb,

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Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 20144091

Georgia MLS

APN: 0001000000145000